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IDF Finds Bodies Believed to Be Israeli Hostages in Gaza

Aug 31, 2024, 08:17 PM

The Israel Defense Forces (IDF) have announced the discovery of several bodies during an operation in the Gaza Strip. These bodies are believed to belong to at least six Israeli hostages. The IDF is currently engaged in ongoing operations in the area to extract and identify the bodies, a process that is expected to take several hours. The military has urged the public to refrain from spreading unverified rumors about the identities of the deceased until the recovery and identification process is complete.